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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.23, 490.25 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.23, 490.25 and 249.68 is: 375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.23 : 490.25 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.23/490.25 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.23x = 490.25 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.23x = 122,407.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,407.47/326.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.22

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